Subaru Forester vs BMW X3 Comparison

    Subaru Forester

    BMW X3

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    2024 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2024 BMW
    X3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    7.9
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    50L - 68L
    160 to 721 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $38,690 - $50,140
    $76,600 - $169,500
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quality, premium-leaning interior
    • Sportier handling
    • STI appears again...
    Misses
    • ...like this?
    • Hardly a special edition
    • Dreary CVT
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Practical, spacious interior
    • Base engine has just enough go
    • Better equipped than old-school base models
    Misses
    • It's still pricey
    • No adaptive cruise control
    • Lack of AWD undermines versatility

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl

    The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.

    • Alpine White
    • M Carbon Black
    • Black Sapphire
    • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
    • Mineral White (not available on M40i)
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
    • M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
    • M Toronto Red (M Competition only)

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 24981995 - 2998
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L3.0L, 2.0L
    Induction
    FLAT 4DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 24
    Power
    110kW - 136kW135kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 60004000 - 5950
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm300Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 44001350 - 2750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    12.1 - 12.59.3 - 16.5

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